Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
standleyi
ID:
80473

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steyerm.) B.L.Turner & Panero

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73(2): 145 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000079802



Common Names

  • Podachaenium
  • Standley's Podachaenium
  • Podachaenium Standleyi


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Synonyms

  • Verbesina standleyi (Steyerm.) D.L.Nash [unknown]
  • Calea standleyi Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Podachaenium standleyi (also called Standley's Podachaenium, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has small, grey-green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in open grassland and scrubland.

Uses & Benefits

Podachaenium standleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Podachaenium standleyi is a small white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Podachaenium standleyi is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils and should be watered regularly. It is not tolerant of frost and should be protected from cold temperatures.

Where to Find Podachaenium standleyi

Podachaenium standleyi is native to Central America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Podachaenium standleyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Podachaenium standleyi?

Podachaenium standleyi

What is the common name of Podachaenium standleyi?

Standley's Podachaenium

What is the natural habitat of Podachaenium standleyi?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in the western Himalayas

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

Billie Lee Turner (1925-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Turner' in the authors string.
José L. Panero (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panero' in the authors string.
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969241-1: Based on the initial data import